Understand the exam
Exam overview
Entrance examination used by participating Karnataka member institutions for undergraduate engineering.
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Admission
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COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Entrance examination used by participating Karnataka member institutions for undergraduate engineering.
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Class 12 Science - PCM
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with the language and marks prescribed for engineering admission. Use the current COMEDK brochure for qualifying marks, attempt rules and participating-college counselling requirements.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
The entrance test used by the consortium of private engineering colleges in Karnataka for admission to their seats. It is the main route into a large number of well-regarded private institutions in the state.
Subjects
What the paper tests
Physics, chemistry and mathematics, following the Karnataka Class 11 and 12 syllabus closely. There is no negative marking, and ties are broken by a published methodology rather than at random.
PreparationPlan
How to prepare
With no negative marking, leave nothing blank. The paper is board-aligned rather than conceptually deep, so accuracy and speed on standard problems matter more than hard problem-solving. Counselling is where the outcome is really decided - research the participating colleges and their previous seat allocation patterns before you enter it, since choices are made under time pressure.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. 12th with PCM.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Computer-based.
Conducted by. COMEDK.
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Where the score is used
Courses connected to this exam
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Which colleges does this cover?
The consortium of private engineering institutions in Karnataka, which includes a substantial number of well-regarded colleges. It is the main route into their seats for candidates outside the state quota.
Should I attempt every question?
Yes - there is no negative marking, so leaving anything blank only costs you. Because the paper is board-aligned rather than conceptually deep, completion and accuracy matter more than handling difficult problems.
How important is counselling?
It largely decides your outcome. Research the participating colleges and their previous seat allocation patterns before counselling opens, because choices are made under real time pressure.
Which syllabus should I follow?
The Karnataka Class 11 and 12 syllabus, which the paper follows closely. Candidates from other boards should check for topic differences rather than assuming their material covers everything.
What is COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test used for?
B.Tech admission at private engineering colleges in Karnataka.
Who is eligible to appear for COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test?
12th with PCM. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test held, and in what format?
Once a year. Computer-based.
Who conducts COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test?
COMEDK.